1986 UAE 1 Dirham – 27th Chess Olympiad Commemorative Coin

Original United Arab Emirates 1 Dirham circulating commemorative coin issued in 1986 to mark the 27th Chess Olympiad. Struck in copper-nickel, the coin commemorates the prestigious international chess tournament and reflects the UAE’s support for major global sporting events.

Specifications

• Country: United Arab Emirates

• Issuer: United Arab Emirates

• President: Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan (1971–2004)

• Year: 1986

• Denomination: 1 Dirham (AED)

• Type: Circulating Commemorative Coin

• Composition: Copper-Nickel

• Weight: 11.31 g

• Diameter: 28.5 mm

• Thickness: 2.3 mm

• Shape: Round

• Edge: Milled